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delta-Aminolevulinic acid - urine Refered Test

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Eurofins Biomnis code

ALAU

Synonyms

  • Porphyrin precursors
  • Aminolevulinate
  • ALA
  • ALA U-

Clinic significance

A porphyrin precursor. Increased levels are associated with the enzyme deficiencies which cause porphyria or which are induced by lead poisoning.

Prenalytics

  • 10 mL
  • early morning urine sample (stored away from light)
  • Refrigerated

Further information

    Specific equipment available

    T9 : Urine flasks 70 ml


    Methodology

    Chromatography - Colorimetry

    Turnaround time

    3 weeks


    Pathologist(s) in charge
    Refered Test
    Specialty
    Analytical Chemistry
    Contact(s)
    Dr Gilles PANTEIX
    Phone(s)
    +334 72 80 10 41

    Caption

    Refered TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.